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What are some big liberal arts colleges?

I've always been really into liberal arts education, and while I know liberal arts colleges are generally smaller, are there any larger ones out there that I should look into? Thanks!

10 months ago

While it's true that most liberal arts colleges are on the smaller side, there are a few that stand out as being larger in terms of enrollment. Here are some that you might want to consider:

1. Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) — With around 3,200 undergraduate students, Wesleyan is one of the larger liberal arts colleges in the United States. It offers a wide variety of majors and programs, but is especially well known for its programs in the arts and social sciences.

2. Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY) — Vassar enrolls around 2,500 undergraduate students and is highly regarded for its strong academics and thriving arts scene. The college boasts a diverse student body and a beautiful campus.

3. Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH) — Oberlin has approximately 3,000 students, including both the college and its conservatory. Though it has a larger student body than many liberal arts colleges, it remains dedicated to the close-knit community and personalized academic experience that are the hallmarks of liberal arts education.

4. Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) — Bucknell has around 3,900 undergraduate students, making it one of the larger liberal arts colleges. Despite its size, the school maintains a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offers a mix of majors, including strong programs in engineering, management, and arts.

5. College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) — Holy Cross enrolls around 3,000 undergraduate students, offering a robust liberal arts education with a focus on Jesuit values. The college is well regarded for its programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

These are just a few examples of the larger liberal arts colleges. It's worth keeping in mind that what you might gain in a larger student body, you'll likely sacrifice on the more intimate and personalized experience that is characteristic of smaller liberal arts colleges. However, these colleges strike a balance, offering the close-knit community and individualized attention typical of liberal arts schools, while also providing a broader range of academic and extracurricular opportunities due to their larger size.

10 months ago

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